Materials Needed:

Paint Surface of Plaque

Use foam paintbrush to apply a thin coat of acrylic paint to wood plaque.

Paint Surface of Plaque

Use foam paintbrush to apply a thin coat of acrylic paint to wood plaque

Paint Surface of Plaque

Use foam paintbrush to apply a thin coat of acrylic paint to wood plaque.

Paint Surface of Plaque

Use foam paintbrush to apply a thin coat of acrylic paint to wood plaque.

Cut Out Template

Download, print and cut out starburst monogram template so that it fits onto plaque. Note: You can make your own template using a word processing program and some clip art.

Cut Out Template

Download, print and cut out starburst monogram template so that it fits onto plaque. Note: You can make your own template using a word processing program and some clip art.

Attach Template to Plaque

Center template onto plaque. Keep paper taut and start hammering nails into alternating points of the starburst. Continue adding nails approximately half an inch apart all around the outer edges of the starburst and letter.

Attach Template to Plaque

Center template onto plaque. Keep paper taut and start hammering nails into alternating points of the starburst. Continue adding nails approximately half an inch apart all around the outer edges of the starburst and letter.

Attach Template to Plaque

Center template onto plaque. Keep paper taut and start hammering nails into alternating points of the starburst. Continue adding nails approximately half an inch apart all around the outer edges of the starburst and letter.

Remove Template

Use household tweezers to help remove paper template from plaque. The tweezers will help with any tiny paper scraps that are caught in between nails.

Remove Template

Use household tweezers to help remove paper template from plaque. The tweezers will help with any tiny paper scraps that are caught in between nails.

Apply String

To start, tie string in a double knot to the point of one nail. Trim excess string from the end. Keep string taut and start wrapping around nails, making sure to not cross over any negative space within the monogram.

Apply String

To start, tie string in a double knot to the point of one nail. Trim excess string from the end.

Apply String

To start, tie string in a double knot to the point of one nail. Trim excess string from the end.

Apply String

Keep string taut and start wrapping around nails, making sure to not cross over any negative space within the monogram.

Apply String

Keep string taut and start wrapping around nails, making sure to not cross over any negative space within the monogram.

Apply String

Keep string taut and start wrapping around nails, making sure to not cross over any negative space within the monogram.

Finish String

Once you feel that you have covered the surface of your art with enough string so the letter is nicely defined, you're ready to finish. To do that, pick an end point, preferably one on the outside of the project, then tie a tight knot around the nail. Tip: Make sure it's tied nice and tight so your project doesn't come unraveled.

Finish String

Once you feel that you have covered the surface of your art with enough string so the letter is nicely defined, you're ready to finish. To do that, pick an end point, preferably one on the outside of the project, then tie a tight knot around the nail. Tip: Make sure it's tied nice and tight so your project doesn't come unraveled.

Snipping Knot

To start, tie string in a double knot to the point of one nail. Trim excess string from the end.